Samsung launches Galaxy A18 4G in Singapore with MediaTek chip

Singapore launch and price

According to Notebookcheck, Samsung brought the Galaxy A18 4G to Singapore on 13 November 2026. The phone costs SGD 328. That is about $255. The phone has four GB of memory and 128GB of storage.

Buyers can choose Black, Light Blue or Silver. Notebookcheck describes the phone as an affordable model. The report has not been independently verified.

The handset is sold through several retailers. These include Samsung's online store, Samsung Experience Stores, the Samsung Shop App, Lazada and Shopee. Other participating retailers also stock it. An instant SGD 30 discount is available.

That is about $23. The offer runs until 8 December 2026. Some buyers can also get a free 25W charger. The offer applies at Samsung Experience Stores and participating electronics retailers.

It does not include a cable. It is subject to availability.

Display, design and durability

The Galaxy A18 4G uses a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen. Super AMOLED is a display type. It can produce deep blacks and strong colours. Its resolution is 2,340 x 1,080 pixels.

The refresh rate is 90Hz. A 90Hz screen updates its image more often. The front camera is placed in an Infinity-U notch.

Its dimensions are 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm. The weight is 196 g. The front is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. A fingerprint reader is on the side.

A USB Type-C port is included. Notebookcheck lists an IP64 rating for the A18 4G. This improves protection from dust and water. The A17 4G is rated IP54.

Cameras, battery and chipset

On the back, Samsung has placed three cameras. The main camera is 50MP. MP means megapixels. There is also a five MP ultra-wide camera.

A two MP macro camera is included. The main camera is the primary sensor for everyday photos. The ultra-wide camera captures a wider view. The macro camera is meant for close-up shots.

Selfies and video calls use a 13MP front camera. The battery capacity is 5,000mAh. Wired charging is supported at 25W.

Singapore gets the MediaTek Helio G99+ chip. Notebookcheck says this chip replaces the Exynos 1610. The Exynos 1610 is used in the European model. The Singapore model has four GB of memory and 128GB of storage.

Europe also gets a 256GB choice. The processor is the main difference.

Software and update promise

Android 17 and One UI 9 are installed. Android is Google's mobile operating system. One UI is Samsung's software layer on top of it. Samsung promises six OS generations.

It also promises six years of security patches. OS upgrades can bring new Android versions. Security patches address software vulnerabilities. The support period is stated by Samsung.

Notebookcheck names two software features. These are Circle to Search and Find the Look. The device also gives access to AI assistants. These include Google Gemini and Perplexity.

Samsung Knox Vault adds hardware-based security. It is intended to protect private data. This means sensitive information is kept in a protected part of the phone.

Changes from Galaxy A17 4G

Compared with the Galaxy A17 4G, the Galaxy A18 4G has a small set of changes. Notebookcheck says the two phones use many of the same hardware parts. The newer model is rated IP64. The A17 4G is rated IP54.

The Singapore A18 4G also uses a different processor from the European A18 4G. The Singapore release comes after a European release. That release used an Exynos chip. The Singapore model uses MediaTek silicon instead.

The storage choice is narrower in Singapore. Europe includes a 256GB option. The Singapore model keeps the same main specifications as the European model, apart from the processor. The processor is the main difference.

The update promise is a key part of the offer. It covers six OS generations and six years of security patches. The storage options also differ.